- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverview, FL
Creekside Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120087008571Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Charter Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Charter Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Creekside Charter Academy held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120087008571 · Riverview, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
887 enr · 22.7:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Creekside Charter Academy held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Creekside Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 887
Creekside Charter Academy
887 students
What this shows Creekside Charter Academy reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Charter Academy compares
Creekside Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
African American 35.2%
White 17.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Creekside Charter Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Charter Academy
How many students attend Creekside Charter Academy?
Creekside Charter Academy has 887 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Charter Academy is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Charter Academy?
49.2% of students at Creekside Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Charter Academy?
Creekside Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Charter Academy ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Creekside Charter Academy, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.